Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett each scored 22 points as the Toronto Raptors extended their winning streak to five with a 121-112 road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Jakob Poeltl added 19 points, while Immanuel Quickley contributed 18, including two critical 3-pointers in the final two minutes to secure the win. Scottie Barnes chipped in 16 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, helping Toronto outscore Philadelphia 44-28 in the pivotal third quarter.
The 76ers, led by Tyrese Maxey’s 24 points, fell behind after a tight first half in which they held a 56-53 lead. VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes each added 21 points, but Philadelphia could not match the Raptors’ efficient scoring run.
Toronto shot 54 percent overall and went 5-of-6 from three in the third quarter after struggling from distance in the first half, connecting on only two of 15 attempts from beyond the arc. The win improved the Raptors to 10-5, including 7-3 on the road and 9-2 against Eastern Conference opponents.
Philadelphia played without key contributors, including Joel Embiid, who missed his fourth straight game managing a right knee injury, and Paul George, who was held out for left knee management. Kelly Oubre Jr. was sidelined with a sprained LCL, further limiting the team’s options.
Toronto’s bench also made an impact, with Poeltl scoring efficiently inside and Quickley providing late-game shooting to close out the contest. Collin Murray-Boyles missed the game for Toronto due to right knee soreness.
The 76ers were unable to overcome their shooting struggles, finishing 41-of-87 overall and 14-of-35 from deep. Despite 12 assists from Maxey and nine from Andre Drummond, Philadelphia could not sustain the momentum from the first half.
With Barnes and Barrett controlling the boards and Ingram driving the offense, Toronto consistently capitalized on fast-break opportunities and defensive rebounds to maintain control throughout the second half.
The Raptors host Washington on Friday, looking to continue their hot start, while the 76ers travel to Milwaukee the following night seeking to regroup against the Bucks.
